What reading level is The Big Red Rooster?

The Big Red Rooster by Edward W. Slater is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Big Red Rooster appropriate for?

The Big Red Rooster is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is The Big Red Rooster?

The Big Red Rooster is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Big Red Rooster have any content warnings?

The Big Red Rooster has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

The Big Red Rooster

Edward W. Slater

The Big Red Rooster

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Protector of The Hen House

by Edward W. Slater

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What happens when a sly Chickenhawk starts circling the chicken pen? The brave Red Rooster knows he must protect his flock, but this time the danger feels bigger than ever. Can three Red Roosters working together keep their hens safe?

Themes

Friendship AdventureAnimalsFarm LifeCourageTeamwork

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book tells the story of a courageous Red Rooster who, along with two others, protects their hens from a threatening Chickenhawk. The story emphasizes themes of bravery, teamwork, and friendship, set against the backdrop of farm life inspired by the author's childhood. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 and contains no concerning content.